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Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Tata Power Powers India's Data Centre Boom

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Tata Power is positioning itself as a key partner in India's rapidly expanding data centre ecosystem, with a significant opportunity pipeline across renewable energy, transmission, and distribution. The company is broadening its offerings to include comprehensive solutions like powered land and grid connectivity, actively supporting hyperscalers and AI-ready digital infrastructure, particularly in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

TMC breakaway, land bonanza? Gujarat offers 500 sqm free for Yusuf Pathan

TMC breakaway, land bonanza? Gujarat offers 500 sqm free for Yusuf Pathan

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Gujarat government has proposed to allot a long-disputed municipal plot in Vadodara to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, gifting 500 square metres and offering the rest at a concessional rate. This proposal comes months after Pathan, a newly elected MP, broke away from the Trinamool Congress to join the NDA. The plot has been subject to legal battles and encroachment notices since 2012.

HDFC Bank Q2 net profit up 6%; incoming MD Bagchi hints at balance sheet focus

HDFC Bank Q2 net profit up 6%; incoming MD Bagchi hints at balance sheet focus

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

HDFC Bank reported a 5.55 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 20,700 crore for the September quarter, with incoming MD and CEO Anup Bagchi indicating a focus on strengthening the balance sheet and addressing retail vertical concerns post-merger.

New Study Reveals Glaciers Melting Faster Due To Daily Weather Extremes

New Study Reveals Glaciers Melting Faster Due To Daily Weather Extremes

Rediff.com7 days ago

A new study indicates that accounting for daily weather variability provides a more accurate estimation of glacier melt, suggesting that glaciers worldwide are losing ice at a faster rate than previously calculated. Researchers found that simulations incorporating daily weather patterns project greater ice loss by the end of the century and a higher contribution to global sea-level rise.

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent unbeaten 139 helped Mumbai establish a commanding 258-run lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, while Nishant Sindhu's all-round heroics secured an innings victory for Haryana against Chandigarh.

LFW 2026: Vote For Your Favourite Showstopper!

LFW 2026: Vote For Your Favourite Showstopper!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 gave us dramatic silhouettes, experimental fashion and plenty of celebrity moments.

SIT Formed To Probe Latur School Founder In Sexual Assault Case

SIT Formed To Probe Latur School Founder In Sexual Assault Case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a woman IPS officer has been formed in Latur, Maharashtra, to probe the alleged sexual assault of minor schoolgirls by Bashir Usman Shaikh, founder of Adarsh International School. Shaikh was arrested earlier this week under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act. The SIT is investigating further potential victims and urging students to report abuse without fear.

Public Humiliation And Suicide: The Rs 10 Note Dispute That Cost A Life

Public Humiliation And Suicide: The Rs 10 Note Dispute That Cost A Life

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 23-year-old delivery executive, Sameer Hussain, allegedly died by suicide after being assaulted over a torn Rs 10 note in East Delhi. He recorded a video expressing his humiliation before consuming poison. Two accused have been arrested, and police have added abetment of suicide charges to the case.

Key Arrest In Granite Baron Veeramani Minor Abuse Probe

Key Arrest In Granite Baron Veeramani Minor Abuse Probe

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Police have arrested Sakthivel, manager of Gem Granites, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors by granite baron R Veeramani. This arrest is part of a widening probe that has seen multiple arrests and the registration of a seventh POCSO case against Veeramani, involving complaints from 11 minor girls.

'You gave Indian cricket everything as captain': Yuvraj, Shafali pay tribute to Harmanpreet

'You gave Indian cricket everything as captain': Yuvraj, Shafali pay tribute to Harmanpreet

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as the captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all formats, stating she is now 'ready to play for the love of the game again.' Tributes have poured in from former and current players, including Yuvraj Singh and Shafali Verma, acknowledging her significant contributions to Indian cricket.

'Stupid comments': Macron slams Trump, Netanyahu amid France unrest

'Stupid comments': Macron slams Trump, Netanyahu amid France unrest

Rediff.com5 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron criticised unnamed foreign leaders, including Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, for making "stupid comments" and exploiting recent domestic unrest in France for their own political campaigns. Speaking in Doha, Macron condemned the use of misinformation and AI-generated content to misrepresent the situation, asserting there was no foreign interference in the events but manipulation of information afterwards. He specifically called out Trump's claims about France being "under siege" and Netanyahu's assertion of an "invasion of extremist Islam."

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Want To Personalise Your Luxury Car?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Luxury car buyers in India are spending lakhs -- and sometimes crores -- to make their cars truly their own, turning personalisation into a growing business opportunity for automakers.

Junior Minister Steps Down After Controversial Drug Den Raid

Junior Minister Steps Down After Controversial Drug Den Raid

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Bangladesh's junior minister Ishraque Hossain resigned on Monday after facing controversy for personally leading an armed raid on a suspected drug den in Dhaka. He had uploaded a video of the raid on social media, which sparked public debate and led Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ask for his resignation. Hossain defended his actions, citing his firearm licence and desire to combat drugs, but criticised media narratives.

600 Detained During Gyanesh Kumar Mumbai Protest

600 Detained During Gyanesh Kumar Mumbai Protest

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Mumbai police detained 400 individuals, including Tushar Gandhi, for protesting without permission.

ICC World Test Championship: How The Teams Stack Up

ICC World Test Championship: How The Teams Stack Up

Rediff.com4 days ago

As the cycle enters a crucial phase, the teams now look to strengthen their case for a top-two finish.

'We voted for PM, but he betrayed us': 200 detained in Mumbai

'We voted for PM, but he betrayed us': 200 detained in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Around 200 people, including Tushar Gandhi's organisation members and CPI(M) supporters, were detained in Mumbai for protesting.

Ekta Diwas parade in Guj on Oct 31 to mark end of Maoist menace in India

Ekta Diwas parade in Guj on Oct 31 to mark end of Maoist menace in India

Rediff.com6 days ago

This year's Ekta Diwas parade in Kevadia, Gujarat, will feature around 2,000 artists from 126 Naxal-affected districts and celebrate the significant achievement of ending armed Naxalism in the country. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the annual event on October 31, which also commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. The celebrations will include cultural performances, innovative tableaux, and will honour security forces while promoting tourism to the Statue of Unity.

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Active Vs Passive Funds: How To Choose?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Active and passive funds offer different advantages across market-cap segments, making a mix of both a sensible portfolio strategy.

Uday Saharan's unbeaten century rescues Punjab after Shubman Gill's early exit

Uday Saharan's unbeaten century rescues Punjab after Shubman Gill's early exit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Punjab captain Uday Saharan scored an unbeaten 106 to guide his team to 269 for four against Chhattisgarh on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match. This came after India skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed for just one run. In another match, Manvanth Kumar's 86 not out helped Karnataka recover against Saurashtra.

UN flags mass detentions during Delhi stir, calls for protesters' release

UN flags mass detentions during Delhi stir, calls for protesters' release

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The UN human rights office expressed concern over mass detentions during protests in Delhi on Saturday, urging India to respect peaceful assembly rights and release detainees. India rejected these concerns as "misplaced" and "unwarranted interference." The protests, organised by the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded electoral reforms and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list manipulation, which the Election Commission and BJP deny.

Key Arrests In Lucknow Cafe Owner Shiva Sharma Death Case

Key Arrests In Lucknow Cafe Owner Shiva Sharma Death Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

Model Shraddha Dubey, her driver Danish, and sister Rashmi Dubey have been arrested in Nagpur in connection with the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma. Sharma's family alleges he was assaulted and tortured before his death, leading to a murder investigation. Dubey denies involvement, claiming Sharma jumped due to debt.

Mumbai Police Reveal Details In Tiger Shroff Shooting Case

Mumbai Police Reveal Details In Tiger Shroff Shooting Case

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police have confirmed that none of the three accused in the Tiger Shroff shooting case are minors, with two assailants firing multiple rounds at the actor's car. The suspects, aged 18 and 22, were apprehended in Kota, Rajasthan, following an inter-state operation. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing, with the Anti-Extortion Cell taking over the case.

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a 66.78 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 548.2 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, largely due to a one-time gain from the sale of its Smart World and Communication business. Revenue also grew by 12.1 per cent to Rs 3,040.4 crore. The company secured over USD 200 million in large deal wins, with a significant portion in AI-related projects, and launched an Engineering Intelligence Lab in partnership with NVIDIA.

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

LTTS Reports Robust Q2 FY27 Earnings Driven By One-Time Gain

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a 66.78 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 548.2 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27, largely due to a one-time gain from the sale of its Smart World and Communication business. Revenue also grew by 12.1 per cent to Rs 3,040.4 crore. The company secured over USD 200 million in large deal wins, with a significant portion in AI-related projects, and launched an Engineering Intelligence Lab in partnership with NVIDIA.

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India's entry-level passenger vehicle market is experiencing a significant recovery, with mini car wholesales surging 86.3 per cent year-on-year in the first half of FY27, driven by improved affordability and stronger overall demand.

Is India Heading For A Food Crisis?

Is India Heading For A Food Crisis?

Rediff.com5 days ago

'If the temperature remains very high, which is likely to be the case because of El Nino, it may lead to a shortfall in wheat production.' 'If that happens, we will be in a very, very difficult situation as far as food security is concerned.'

Major Asset Freeze In Nurpur Drug Trafficking Case

Major Asset Freeze In Nurpur Drug Trafficking Case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Nurpur police froze assets worth Rs 74.12 lakh belonging to Ramesh Kumar, an accused in an NDPS Act case. The frozen assets include a building and a tractor, acquired through alleged illicit drug trade, as part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking in the state.

US Missions Issue Security Alert For Americans In West Asia

US Missions Issue Security Alert For Americans In West Asia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

US missions across West Asia have issued a security alert advising American nationals to "exercise heightened vigilance" due to Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and the potential for Iran and its allies to target US interests. The advisory warns of potential travel disruptions and escalating hostilities, linking the Houthi actions to Iran's regional network and the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

How Technology Can End Exam Paper Leaks, Says Nandan Nilekani

How Technology Can End Exam Paper Leaks, Says Nandan Nilekani

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Nandan Nilekani, head of the task force on exam reforms, stated on Tuesday that technology and a systematic approach can solve the issue of question paper leaks. He suggested generating exam papers from a large question bank at the last minute to remove economic incentives for leaks and also proposed moving towards computer-based testing.

eMudhra certificate keys compromised, cyber fraud risk flagged

eMudhra certificate keys compromised, cyber fraud risk flagged

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian digital certification authority eMudhra has reported a compromise of private keys for some of its global TLS and code-signing certificates, according to Cert-In. This incident, while eMudhra states it has limited impact on its Indian operations, could allow cybercriminals to impersonate websites. Separately, SBI has disclosed a suspected exposure of nearly 4,000 customer records on the dark web.

Numbers that define an era: Harmanpreet Kaur's historic India captaincy legacy

Numbers that define an era: Harmanpreet Kaur's historic India captaincy legacy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur ended her India captaincy after a historic nine-year tenure, highlighted by the 2025 Women's World Cup triumph, two Asian Games gold medals and record 155 T20I appearances.

Mighty Marathas triumph in Archery Premier League Season 2

Mighty Marathas triumph in Archery Premier League Season 2

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

The Mighty Marathas have won Archery Premier League Season 2, defeating Kakatiya Knights 6-2 in the grand final. Led by exceptional performances from Dhiraj Bommadevara and Mike Schloesser, the Marathas showcased resilience and strategic substitutions to claim the championship after bouncing back from an earlier qualifier loss.

Amit Shah Urges CBI Probe Into Punjab Drug-Related Deaths, Pledges Drug-Free State By 2029

Amit Shah Urges CBI Probe Into Punjab Drug-Related Deaths, Pledges Drug-Free State By 2029

Rediff.com7 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his Punjab visit, urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to transfer drug-related death investigations in Sangrur and Batala to the CBI, following Mann's decision to hand over anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder case to the central agency. Shah met families affected by drug-related incidents and pledged to make Punjab drug-free by December 31, 2029, calling for collective action against the menace.

Cheap IPOs Are Paying Off In 2026

Cheap IPOs Are Paying Off In 2026

Rediff.com6 days ago

Investors who bought attractively valued IPOs and held on have earned strong returns, particularly when the money raised went into companies rather than into the pockets of exiting shareholders.

17 dead, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga puja pandal stampede

17 dead, 25 injured in Kolkata Durga puja pandal stampede

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said an announcement by the organisers of the community Durga Puja at Chorbagan off Chittaranjan Avenue in north Kolkata led to a rush among the revellers, causing the "painful incident"

How Rising CO2 Levels Impact Wheat Protein And Baking Quality

How Rising CO2 Levels Impact Wheat Protein And Baking Quality

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

A new study by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology reveals that higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels significantly alter the protein composition of wheat. This change impacts baking quality and the tolerability of wheat products, with increased amylase/trypsin-inhibitors and decreased gluten proteins observed under elevated CO2 conditions. Researchers emphasise the need for crop adaptation focusing on quality characteristics.

Goa Cricket Association refutes Rs 50 crore audit mismatch, blames previous committee

Goa Cricket Association refutes Rs 50 crore audit mismatch, blames previous committee

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The current Managing Committee of the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has rejected allegations of a Rs 50 crore accounting mismatch flagged by an audit report, asserting that the discrepancies occurred during the tenure of the previous committee.

From Rustication To Medals: Indian Athletes' Inspiring Asian Games Journeys

From Rustication To Medals: Indian Athletes' Inspiring Asian Games Journeys

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Soft tennis player Jay Meena, marathon runner Sawan Barwal, and air pistol shooter Kamaljeet share their personal journeys and challenges leading up to their medal wins at the Asian Games. Meena recounts how school rustication led him to soft tennis and his struggle with quarterfinal defeats. Barwal discusses the mental pressure of switching to marathon running, while Kamaljeet reflects on injury setbacks and the pressure of securing India's first shooting gold at the Games.

Ranji Trophy: Juyal, Patidar, Samarth centuries headline Day 2 action

Ranji Trophy: Juyal, Patidar, Samarth centuries headline Day 2 action

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Captain Aryan Juyal's unbeaten 60 helped Uttar Pradesh recover against Goa, while Rajat Patidar's 107* put Madhya Pradesh in control against Puducherry, and Ravikumar Samarth's 133 kept Vidarbha in contention against Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy.

Jharkhand protesters want Rahul Gandhi to break ties with JMM-led govt

Jharkhand protesters want Rahul Gandhi to break ties with JMM-led govt

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Students in Jharkhand are intensifying their protests against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, demanding Chief Minister Hemant Soren's resignation and planning to gherao his residence on August 20, while the CM assures impartial investigations and systemic reforms.